EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Escherichia coli in a batch of clams from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9183
Summary
A batch of clams from France has been found to contain high levels of pathogenic Escherichia coli, exceeding the maximum permitted limit. The risk is classified as serious, and the contaminated product was distributed to Italy.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
clams
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Escherichia coli - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: 2 400 (max. permitted: 230 null)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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